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“Not doing anything”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Not doing anything”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, January 5, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter I
Last letter E
I ? ? E

A 4-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

I D L E

The answer to “Not doing anything” is IDLE

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Jan 5, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Not doing anything” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, January 5, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is IDLE — a 4-letter word that begins with I and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer IDLE

IDLE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Doing nothing” Jun 16, 2026 “Sit in traffic” Jun 9, 2026 “Doing nothing” Apr 13, 2026 “Pointless” Jan 16, 2026 “Not busy at all” Jan 6, 2026 “Inactive” Dec 14, 2025 “Not busy at all” Aug 20, 2025 “Doing nothing” Aug 19, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Not doing anything”

What is the answer to “Not doing anything” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDLE — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Not doing anything”?

The answer IDLE contains 4 letters.

Was “Not doing anything” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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